Lealta Building Supplies’ owners have proud history

Founded by Eugene Modrzejewski in 1959, Lealta Building Supplies has long enjoyed a reputation for quality and service in Lethbridge. It is a legacy current co-owners, Dave Jackson and Laurie Scheurkogle, are proud to have inherited.

“I think there is a recognition of service and quality,” says Jackson. “We have been a stalwart in what we do, and how we do things. I used to work for a high volume company, and when I moved over here I knew to be competitive and change-- how I was brought up doing business was to go after the service and the quality aspect first, and then make pricing the third thing on the totem pole.”

The company also believes in giving back to the community in any way it can, says Jackson.

“I think being a part of your community, whether it be from the standpoint of being involved in the community or also being philanthropic in the community is a key element of being successful in any business,” he states.

A lot has changed in his over 42 years in the local building supply industry with large builders sometimes constructing up to 60 homes per year in Lethbridge nowadays, says Jackson, but Lealta’s commitment to quality, service and community remains as unwavering as ever despite this increased volume.

“I believe the relationship with the customer base we do have is a very loyal following of people we do business with, and being with us long term,” he says. “I think how we conduct ourselves in business and outside of business in the community attracts companies that feel the same way.”